How to receive money

MoneyGram makes receiving moneytransfers easy and convenient through our network of more than 334,000 agent locations around the world. Plus, with our same day service, your money can arrive as soon as 10 minutes**.

Receiving money in three easy steps

Picking up the money transfer you are receiving is fast and easy, and we are almost always close by.

Helpful tip: Invite the person sending you money to visit our site to review the how to send money page. Our cost estimator helps determine the approximate cost of a money transfer before they visit a location. Our locator tool can help find the closest MoneyGram locations.

Step 1 - Request the reference number - The person sending you money will receive a reference number when the transaction is completed. Ask for the reference number to make it easier and faster to pick up your money.

Step 2 - Visit your nearest MoneyGram location^ - Take your reference number and one or more forms government issued identification to pick up your money+. Forms of ID include:

Passport

Driver's license

National identity card

Government issued ID

Step 3 - Complete the 'receive' form - A receive form is available at your agent location. The form is required to pick up transferred money. Complete all fields and:

*In addition to the transfer fees applicable to a transaction, a currency exchange rate set by MoneyGram or its agent may be applied. **Subject to agent hours of operation, public holidays and local laws and regulations.